Kenya is currently the main supplier of basil to Europe

Basil

Kenya

Published Jul 20, 2023

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Kenya is currently the largest supplier of basil to Europe, providing 80% of the continent's fresh basil. Despite facing competition from Italy, Israel, and Morocco, Kenya's basil is favored for its higher quality. Basil exporters from Kenya are benefiting from the high demand and low supply in the European market.

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Kenya is currently the main supplier of basil to Europe. The European market gets 80% of its supplies for the fresh market from Kenya. The products arrive in Europe via refrigerated air freight, so deliveries are guaranteed within half a day. Still, Kenya's basil faces competition from Italy, Israel and Morocco. Other competitors of the East African country are countries such as Israel, which supplies these products to Europe at a higher price, and Morocco, whose products are cheaper, but the quality is not as ...

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